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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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just like the title says: horn doesnt work

I already started tearing down the steering column but all the contacts seemed good. any ideas?
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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can you hear the relay clicking?
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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mine dont work either , it never worked since i got it , i can here the relay clicking and the fuse is good , im just asumming my horns been under water once to many lol
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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look under your bumper and check your connections to start that way you dont tear apart your dash for nothing. check for corosion and stuff
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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yup like troth said do that.
When mine wasnt working i tested it by using jumpers anf hooking one grip on the positive of the battery and the other on the terminal of the horn.
Mine was working but couldnt find the problem.
So took it to an electrician and fixed it right away, turns out theres a part not sure what it is maybe a fuse? but that part was burnt out, he replaced and fixed right away.
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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ok so my horn works now (i have no idea why-i did absolutely nothing) but now my taillights and dash lights don't come on (headlights and turn signals still do)
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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its haunted!! haha jk...... i think
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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check your battery cables for any corrosin, check grounds, one is above starter if you follor your negative battery cable and check under hood fuses
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